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Programs that provide access to pregnancy termination services for individuals who want to avoid an unplanned or unwanted birth.

Programs that provide permanent or temporary measures by which an individual can prevent conception.

Programs that provide workshops, classes, counseling or other forms of support for people who wish to conceive a child. Topics may include reproductive health information, support surrounding the decision to conceive, preparing for pregnancy, conception planning/fertility monitoring methods, lifestyle issues and supporting a spouse/partner through the conception process. Included are programs structured for single individuals of any gender, GBLTQ families and others who may wish to consider options such as fertility treatment, natural fertility support, in vitro insemination, egg or sperm donation, surrogacy or embryo adoption.

Programs that apply what is known about human genetics to advise prospective parents who are concerned about the recurrence of hereditary problems or abnormalities in their offspring or for others (adults and children) who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions and need information about their own prospects for health. Genetic counseling is also routinely offered to women, usually age 35 and older, who are considering a first pregnancy. Genetic counselors identify families at risk, investigate the problem present in the family, interpret information about the disorder, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence and review available options with the family. They also provide supportive counseling to families, serve as patient advocates and refer individuals and families to community or state support services.

Programs that help people who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy resolve any social or personal problems that have arisen as a result of their pregnancy or the prospect of parenthood, and help them understand their conflicting emotions, put their feelings in perspective, evaluate their options and make a decision that right is for them.

Programs that utilize laboratory procedures to determine whether an individual is pregnant or which provide access to devices for establishing pregnancy that people can use at home.

Programs that offer family planning services including pregnancy counseling, birth control and pregnancy testing which are especially designed to meet the needs and concerns of teenage individuals who are pregnant or are concerned about becoming pregnant or impregnating.